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L.A. Holiday Info:
Candle lighting: 7:31pm Friday, 16 May 2008 Parashat Behar Saturday, 17 May 2008 Havdalah (72 min): 9:01pm Saturday, 17 May 2008 Community EventsThere are no upcoming events currently scheduled.Recent Events HDC 18-29 Young Professional ShabbatonJanuary 25, 2008 (1:30 pm) -- Chanuka Party December 4, 2007 (8:00 pm) View Full Calendar Login Form
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Q: Is it permissible to undergo elective surgery, such as cosmetic surgical procedures, nose adjustments, or the removal of embarrassing facial features?
After spending a few hours contemplating marriage, and the state of it amongst the American Jewish twenty somethings and the early thirties, I realized that our wants and desires have markedly changed and not only is the age of marriage increasing so is the divorce rate. 
It seems that our generation is one that is struggling with an identity crisis. Unlike our predecessors, many of whom helplessly accepted categorizations that were placed on them, individuals in our era are very cautious about accepting any labels placed on them, all the while continuously labeling others. 
My Grandmother is Persian. I am a Jew of Mixed Heritage. To most people, when they see me they see as Black woman because of my Ethiopian father and grandfather. I have NO problem with that.
Q: There are many people in our community that act religious, but do shady things, like tricking people, cheating on exams, and other decieving acts. Is there anything halachically wrong with this?